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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1934
Page
9
Major League clubs began daily games with hopeful optimism as 187000-plus fans attended opening day across eight games. Crowds at Fenway and Crosstown parks saw dominant starts by Hubbel and Warneke, while Washington, Cincinnati, Brooklyn, St Louis, and Chicago posted notable early results. The Giants, Red Sox, Dodgers, Reds, and Athletics showcased bullish openings and turnstile turnover.
A 3 year old colt from Col. E. R. Bradley’s stables named Boy Valet has been withdrawn from the $10,000 Texas derby at Arlington Downs. Bradley’s trainer said shipping to Texas is not possible and a fuller explanation will follow in a letter.
The Texas League enters day two of the 1934 season with rain threatening to interrupt four games. Dallas Steers seek redress in Tulsa after a rainout. Fort Worth Cats aim to rebound at Oklahoma City. Houston Buffs and Beaumont Exporters square off again in Beaumont. San Antonio faces Galveston in port town action. Eddie Alber’s wild pitching and Ernie Parker’s eighth inning single triggered a 3-2 Buffs win over Beaumont.
Brooklyn and Boston players bombed the new National League ball with Dan Taylor and Hack Wilson homering for Brooklyn. A nine inning rally by the Braves couldn’t overturn the early five run lead.
Louisville April 18 With two weeks to the Derby at Churchill Downs nine owners have leading nominees for the 30 000 added stake on May 5 The strongest contenders include A B Gordon with Sir Thomas Charles T Pisher with Mata Hari Norman W Church with Risklulus Mrs John Hay Whitney with Singing Wood and Mrs I D Sloane with Cavalcade Time Clock Other near favorites are Col E R Bradley with Berzaar and Baker's Dozen Alfred G Vanderbilt with Discovery Mrs Payne Whitney with Black Buddy and John Simonetti with Sgt Byrne George Widener withdraws Christian Kawagoe and Jack Low from Derby entry Dusty Dawn withdrawn from training leaving about a dozen almost certainly out but 124 nominees remain eligible until entries.
Delphia Athletics walloped the Fort Worth Cats 6 to 1. San Antonio upset the home team by beating Galveston 8 to 6. A four run rally in the fourth gave the Bucs a 5-2 edge, then San Antonio tied it in the same inning and added three more in the seventh.
In St Petersburg Bobby Wilson of Orlando KOed Jimmy Reed of Gary in the sixth round. Kid Ingram from Orlando KOed Young Farmer of Camden in the third. Charlie Massare of Cleveland outpointed Eddie Simms of Cleveland in ten rounds. Battling Nelson from Belgrade defeated Sherald Kennard of Fargo on a fouling point in four rounds. King Levinsky of Chicago outpointed Lee Ramage of San Diego in ten rounds.
Walter Merrill Hall president of the United States Lawn Tennis Association announced a committee to study a standard court surface for nationwide play. Joseph W. Ivy of Kansas City will chair the Standard Court for Tournament Play Committee, with Dr. D. A. Penick of Austin, Texas as a member.
Seven polo teams are expected to start play in an Houston Riding and Polo Club invitation tournament delayed by rain. Teams come from El Ranchito Dallas Wichita Falls San Diego Colorado Springs and two local clubs. The opening double header pairs Houston Yellowjackets with Wichita Falls and Houston Ramblers with El Ranchito.
Montreal boxer Don Larue edged Al Salbano of Syracuse in a 10 round bout by decision after a late rally, referee Philip Flake scoring as judges disagreed. Larue weighed 158 pounds to Salbano's 153. In a separate item, Carlos Delandero of South Bend, Mexico City born, was elected captain of Notre Dame's 1935 fencing team.
Barney Ross the lightweight and junior welterweight champion will depart for a Wisconsin training camp this weekend ahead of his 15 round welterweight title bout with Jimmy McLarnin in New York on May 28. The news notes the Philippine Islands rank among the four largest states in the Union.
Amarillo Laundry faces Southwestern Public Service in a local bowling match tonight with teams seeking a win to boost standings.
Texas and Texas Christian University share second place in the Southwest Conference baseball race after Texas swept the two-game series at Fort Worth. Texas won 5 to 2 behind Bohn Hilliard’s five hitters and hammered Hershel Kinzy, while the Longhorns also won 8 to 6 in the opening game. Texas A and M leads with four victories and no losses.
Lon Warneke of the Cubs shut out the Reds on one hit while Carl Hubbell limited the Phillies to four hits for the Giants. Joe Cronin’s eleventh inning double set up the winning run for the Senators, and Bing Miller delivered the late pinch single driving in the eventual winner. Wireless rays may be mile long and X rays are shorter than atoms. The French president serves seven-year terms. The Boston Mountains lie in Arkansas.
Promoter Dick Griffin offered Jimmy McLarnin 25000 to meet El Paso junior welterweight Tony Herrera in Texas for a crown match. McLarnin meets Barney Ross in New York May 28, with Ross-Herrera slated here Friday but in doubt. Refunding of tickets will begin Friday as plans adjust.
Wade Brymer outlines steps for home rule allowing a county to adopt its own charter. Merger of city and county and some school functions possible with taxpayer savings. Horace Smith introduced the program. songs by John Trussel. Rev. Robert Jones invites club to join chamber of commerce event Thursday.
E. F. Hoffman and H. P. Lyle of the Agriculture Adjustment Administration open Tuesday in Amarillo to instruct district officials. Hoffman and Lyle, touring Texas offices, visit the Amarillo district. E. R. Edmonds is manager of the local office.
A special train with Dallas wholesalers and manufacturers will visit Amarillo on May 12 in the 33rd annual goodwill tour sponsored by the Dallas Chamber of Commerce. Charles Wolflin, acting secretary-manager of the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce, provided the information.
Potter County board of school trustees will meet at the office of the county superintendent Saturday afternoon. Present members are J W Cheney Amarillo at large John Detten Precinct 2 George Menke Precinct 3 and J G Downe Precinct 4. A trustee from Precinct 1 will be selected at the meeting.
Deputy U S Marshal Bill Lampe left Amarillo for Leavenworth Kansas to transport J H M Ree Moore who was convicted in federal court and sentenced to three years for transporting a stolen motor vehicle across state lines Carrie Nation accompanies Lampe and will return Friday morning
Farl Barnt, manager of City Drug Stores, announced the start of the Rex all one-cent sale continuing through Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Items for everyday household drug needs are offered at regular price plus one cent for an additional item. Soda fountain specials are also advertised.
The ad touts Trump shirts at $1.95 with perfect collars and tailoring and Gordon shirts at $2 offering the same tailoring plus Sanforized Shrunk shrinkage resistance. It claims both brands provide high quality Oxford shirts with durable finish.
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